As we approach the Christmas season, our hearts are set on Jesus and his example to us in Philippians 2. In humility, Jesus, who was God himself, came down to earth to love and serve. Being made in human likeness, Jesus showed us what it means to be loved by the Father, to carry his heart, and to love and have compassion for others. This Christmas, let our freedom in Jesus lead us in the ways of Jesus – not to be served, but to serve. Let us love one another well and extend our arms towards our city.
In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross! Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
— Philippians 2:5-11
— Philippians 2:5-11
December
Overview
Overview
Home for
Christmas
Dinners
December 19-26
We’re making space for each other at the table! For those in our church who don’t have a place to gather this Christmas season, we are excited to connect you with families in our church who are opening up their homes for dinner and to celebrate the beauty of this season.
Dinners will take place from December 19-26th in various areas of our city.
UGM GIFTS OF HOPE
This Christmas, we are thrilled to support UGM in their Gifts of Hope project! As a church, we will be collecting gifts and toys to bless the families of the downtown east side who are supported by UGM during this season.
Items to donate
- $25 President’s Choice gift card
- Kids toys 5-11 yrs old (item value between $30-50)
- Action figures
- Books
- Colorring & Art Supplies
- Kitchen toys
Drop-off instructions (When + WHere)
Bring your items to church on December 8 or 15. Please contact ebony@churchuntitled.com if these dates do not work for you.
Where Will My Items Go?
All donations will go towards families in the downtown east side community. Parents work so hard to provide for their kids amidst complicated situations. At Christmas, the financial burden can be just too much. Our donations give families a dignifying experience and joys of the season.
Other Outreach Initiatives
UGM Men's Recovery
A few members of our church are serving the Men’s Recovery program at UGM with hospitality for one of their internal events on December 4.
International students event
We’re planning an event for international students in our city. We are posturing ourselves to love and serve students who don’t have a place to go this Christmas.If you would like to hear more please contact us at ebony@churchuntitled.com
Christmas Eve
We will not be gathering as a church for a Christmas Eve Service this year. Instead, we encourage you to host the presence of God in your homes and around the table. Follow his invitation in serving our city, whether through participating in the initiatives we have as a church or in other ways that he leads.
For those who are looking for a Christmas Eve service to attend in our city, we are happy to share that our friends at Westside Church will be gathering at 4pm on December 24th.
Night of Worship
December 31
7pm
7pm